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The nine ancient acupuncture needles, 17th Chinese (detail)
Wellcome Collection

The nine ancient acupuncture needles, 17th Chinese (detail)

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Headings (from right to left): 4) Feng zhen (lance needle); 5) Pi zhen (stiletto needle); 6) Yuanli zhen (round sharp needle) Descriptive text: See under 'Description of Image Content'.

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